PLAN YOUR VISIT

Welcome to the Thames River Heritage Park — a collection of historic and cultural attractions in New London and Groton, Connecticut, linked by water, that tell the story of our nation. Whether you have a morning, a day, or weekend, you’ll enjoy a rich and diverse experience on both shores of the Thames River.

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RIDE & SAVE

Show your Water Taxi Ticket or Season Pass to get great discounts and promotions from these participating businesses. If they have a street-facing window you’ll find this Ride & Save decal indicating they have something special for our passengers.

Frequently Asked Questions

You can board and disembark the water taxi at any of these three locations:Fort Trumbull State Park in New London: on the hourCity Pier in New London: 20 minutes after the hourThames River Landing in the City of Groton: 40 minutes after the hour

Yes. However, there are conditions in which the weather may impact the taxi service so it’s always good to check if you’re not sure. For example, thunderstorms may affect the times of departure and arrival. You can find the status of the water taxi at the top of each page of this website. If there are no weather conditions the dot will be Green. A Yellow dot indicates the taxi is running but may be delayed and a Red dot indicates it is not running.

The Water Taxis are refurbished Navy boats that are used for shuttling crews to and from large ships. They are not ADA compliant and do not have a restroom. For accessibility information please click here.